CST to MXNT Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Northwest Mexico Time (MXNT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
23:33:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Tijuana · Northwest Mexico Time
21:33:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: CST (Chicago)
To: MXNT (Tijuana)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
MXNT (Northwest Mexico Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

When can CST and MXNT meet?

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CST
MXNT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Chicago (CST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 CST (09:00–14:00 MXNT).

Hour-by-hour CST to MXNT conversion table

CST time (Chicago)MXNT time (Tijuana)Status
00:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed07:00 WedCST working
10:00 Wed08:00 WedCST working
11:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed15:00 WedMXNT working
18:00 Wed16:00 WedMXNT working
19:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
Northwest Mexico Time (MXNT)
IANA identifier
America/Tijuana
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Tijuana

Sun today in Chicago and Tijuana

Chicago
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 28m

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Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Tijuana.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and MXNT right now?+
MXNT (Northwest Mexico Time) is currently 2 hours behind CST (Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CST or MXNT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. MXNT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and MXNT?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 CST (09:00–14:00 MXNT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tijuana when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Chicago (CST), it is 10:00 Wed in Tijuana (MXNT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and MXNT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. MXNT maps to "America/Tijuana". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Tijuana?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Tijuana (MXNT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MXNT is 2 hours behind CST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CST and MXNT?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and MXNT is UTC-07:00 (PDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CST and MXNT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 CST.